Monday, January 6, 2014

2013- what a year...

Doing a "Year in Review" has always been so much fun, and this year in particular surprised me nearly every month.

I keep a list of "God Stops" each month, little things that make me stop and say "There You are, God." And if a verse comes to mind to reinforce the learning, I jot it next to the moment.

Going through this last year's book had me laughing and crying- simply for how ridiculous I am to think I will ever understand fully the King of the Universe. His ways are not mine, and thank God for that- because His results are far better than mine would be.

More than anything, I look back at this year and thank Him. My children are all seeking after the Lord and growing, what more could I want. Steve and I are still married. That in itself is a miracle in this day and age, but happily married feels too good to be true. My grandie girl is the biggest surprise blessing I could ever ask for, and each day is filled with opportunities to serve and learn.

Here's to 2013. I can only imagine what this next year will bring...

January:

God provides just what you need. When you need it.

" He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with him.Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing."

1 Thessalonians 5:10-11

February:

You can never truly be prepared for how GOOD and GRACIOUS the Lord's gifts are.

" But you, Lord, are a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness." Psalm 86:15

March:

In our broken repentance, there is a beauty that can take your breath away.

"Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion."

Isaiah 30:18

April:

God loves a good story.

" He speaks to the sun and it does not shine;

he seals off the light of the stars. He alone stretches out the heavensand treads on the waves of the sea."

Job 9:7-8

May:

Age doesn't have to be our main defining characteristic. But our character and resilience can.